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FIRST GLANCE

Supplement to the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAYStart your engines and race over to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the highest-capacity sports venue in the world. Home to the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400, and Grand Prix of Indianapolis, this 2.5 mile racetrack is an Indianapolis icon. Take a tour of the famed track and stop by the IMS Hall of Fame Museum located within the historic oval to view their extensive collection of automobiles and artifacts.

MONUMENT CIRCLELocated in the heart of downtown, scenic Monument Circle is a lively public space that often hosts city events and festivals, and entices guests with its surrounding dining and entertainment options. If you’re feeling adventurous, ride to the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument to take in views of the city from its 284-foot tall observation deck.

ARTS & CULTURELive like a local and explore Indianapolis’ many eclectic neighborhoods. Stroll through historic Lockerbie Square, shop in the boutiques of Broad Ripple Village, or appreciate local artists in Fountain Square. Looking for museums? Stop by the beautiful Indianapolis Museum of Art, or bring the family to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the largest children’s museum in the world featuring five stories of interactive play.

FOODIE PARADISEBring your appetites! Indianapolis features nearly 250 restaurants all within steps of the convention center and was recently named “America’s Most Underrated Food City” by Condé Nast Traveler. Grab one of the city’s famous pork tenderloin sandwiches, enjoy a sizzling steak from St. Elmo’s Steak House, or finish the night off with a beer from one of Indy’s many award-winning breweries.

WHITE RIVER STATE PARKTake a breath of fresh air and stroll through America’s only cultural urban state park. Find your zen in the park’s green space or visit one of its cultural attractions like the Indianapolis Zoo, NCAA Hall of Champions, or Indiana State Museum. Explore the park by foot, segway, bike, or even boat!

AVMA CONVENTION 2017Indianapolis – Crossroads of America Join AVMA at the Crossroads of America this summer for cutting edge CE, engaging networking opportunities, meet-the-experts roundtable, and more—but don’t forget to have fun while you’re in town! Experience the many unique and exciting attractions Indianapolis has to offer.

USA Today Names Indy #1 Convention City in the U.S.source: visitindy.com

TABLE OF CONTENTSGENERAL INFORMATIONSchedule-at-a-Glance 2 Why Attend? 4

EVENTS AND EXHIBIT HALLEvents 6

AVMA’s Vet Clinic Live!® 9

Keynote Brunch 11

Exhibit Hall 12

Concert 14

REGISTRATION, HOUSING, AND TRAVELHow to Register 16

Travel Information 17

Hotel Information 18

Registration Fees 20

EDUCATION PROGRAMGuide to Continuing Education 22

Education Program 24

Speakers 36

All convention attendee photos courtesy of Matt Alexandre.

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2017 SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

FRIDAY, JULY 21Registration 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

CE Sessions 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CE Sessions 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Meet-the-Experts Round Table 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Alumni Receptions 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, JULY 22Registration 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunrise CE 7:00 – 8:00 AM

CE Sessions 8:00 – 10:00 AM

Keynote Brunch 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Opening 12:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Hours 12:00 – 4:00 PM


AVMF Fundraiser 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Young Professionals Event 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Veterinary Technician Appreciation Event 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Dine Arounds 7:00 PM

SUNDAY, JULY 23Registration 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM



Exhibit Hall Hours 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Lunchtime Learning 12:00 – 1:00 PM


Exhibit Hall Break 3:00 – 4:00 PM


Concert 6:30 – 9:00 PM

MONDAY, JULY 24Registration 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM



Exhibit Hall Hours 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Lunchtime Learning 12:00 – 1:00 PM


Exhibit Hall Break 3:00 – 4:00 PM


TUESDAY, JULY 25Registration 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CE Sessions 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Adjournment 12:00 PM

For the most up-to-date schedule, visit avmaconvention.org

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DIAMOND PARTNER

GOLD PARTNER

SILVER PARTNER

to these initial 2017 AVMA Partners for their continued commitment to the veterinary profession.

THANK YOU

IT’S EASY TO GET TOIndianapolis is nicknamed the Crossroads of America because five interstates converge around the city, making a road trip from anywhere in the Midwest fun, inexpensive, and easy! Indianapolis offers fun and entertainment for the whole family. Immerse yourself in CE, hands-on labs, and networking with colleagues during the day. Enjoy the wonderful options Indianapolis has to offer by night.

CONTINUING EDUCATIONNo matter what your interest, area of focus or simply a desire to learn something new, you will discover it at the AVMA Convention. Participate in hands-on labs, interactive sessions, panels and lectures taught by the best and the brightest in the veterinary field. You can’t find a more complete line up of CE anyplace else.

AFFORDABLEDid you know that you can earn more than 40 hours of CE from over 700 education sessions in just a short five days? Would you believe that those 40 hours of CE cost less than $14 per credit hour? Well believe it! Your AVMA is the affordable choice and your trusted convener. Need help

convincing your boss? Visit avmaconvention.org for an approval letter to help put your justification into words that will resonate with your boss, and an expense worksheet to outline your estimated expenses for the trip to Indianapolis.

NEW THIS YEAR!The Young Professionals Event for students, recent graduates, and other young veterinary professionals on Saturday, July 22 at the NCAA Hall of Champions. Explore the interactive exhibits at the NCAA Hall of Champions and enjoy appetizers and cash bar while learning fun facts about every college sport. Space is limited and the event is first come, first served.

Don’t miss the opportunity to view AVMA Posters, located in the Exhibit Hall, that showcase the latest research and innovative ideas from practitioners and students.

Have dinner with fellow AVMA Convention go-ers on Saturday, July 22 by reserving an AVMA Dine Around. AVMA has arranged for dinner reservations for parties of eight at various well-known Indianapolis restaurants. No matter your budget or palate, there is a dining experience awaiting you! Sign up during the registration process as limited slots are available, and with the Brickyard 400 in town, dining options may be limited.

WHY ATTEND?


EXHIBIT HALLKnowledge and innovation are on display throughout the AVMA exhibit floor. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the cutting edge products and services that will enhance your practice and your career. Enjoy more dedicated exhibit time, making it easier to grab lunch and visit the Exhibit Hall without missing any of your chosen CE sessions.

AVMA’S VET CLINIC LIVE!®

Unique to the AVMA Convention, Vet Clinic Live!® is a real life representation of a functioning veterinary clinic, stocked with the newest and most exciting products available. You will be able to see these products in action, get the feel for them and decide if they would be perfect for your practice. Clinical scenarios will show you how to use various products in real life situations.

KEYNOTE BRUNCH AND CONCERTMark your calendar for the Keynote Brunch, titled “Insights for One Health from Centuries and Millennia Past” by Paul Sereno on Saturday, July 22 at 10:00 AM. Hear about new developments in genetics, ancient DNA, and paleoanthropology while networking with fellow attendees over brunch. The Keynote Brunch is open to full convention registrants.

AVMA has already made your Sunday evening plans! Finish up your CE sessions and head to the Indiana Convention Center, Halls JK at 6:30 PM to see the Gin Blossoms! The pop rock band is best known for hits “Hey Jealousy” and “Til I hear It From You.”

GREAT CITYAVMA’s Convention is unique because it travels to different cities throughout the U.S. Indianapolis is the “Crossroads of America” and offers something for everyone. From the artsy Mass Ave district to the eclectic Broad Ripple Village, Indy’s neighborhoods boast a vibrant and diverse culture. Be sure to see nearby White River State Park, which includes the Canal Walk, Indianapolis Zoo, White River Gardens, Indiana State Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions and more.

THINGS TO DO…Make time to visit one or all of the following attractions while in Indianapolis. Visit avmaconvention.org for more information.

• Central Canal

• Indy Cultural Trail

• City Market

• White River State Park

• Indianapolis Zoo

• Motor Speedway & Hall of Fame Museum

• Monuments & Memorials

WALKABLE DINING SCENEWithin steps of the convention center, you’ll find more than 250 dining options. Undergo a culinary awakening from creative local chefs, explore Indianapolis’ thriving craft beer scene, and discover other fantastic dining options. Indy has a lot to offer and was recently named “the most underrated food city in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler.

Still not convinced? Listen to your peers…

“I always consider the AVMA Convention my primary Convention of the year - I can attend practice specific as well as personal and business CE, and the breadth of people and topics is always the best”.

– Bridget Heilsberg, DVM


MEET-THE-EXPERTS ROUND TABLEFRIDAY, JULY 215:00 – 6:30 PM

Earn 1.5 CE Credit Hours!

The event will feature 40+ round table discussions devoted to current topics in veterinary medicine. Take away a functional understanding of a model, approach, concept or tool that you can take back to your practice.

ALUMNI RECEPTIONSFRIDAY, JULY 217:00 – 9:00 PM

New date this year! Veterinary School Alumni Receptions moved to Friday to better fit your schedule.

Kick off your AVMA Convention with your alma mater! Reconnect with your former classmates and make new friends with the recent graduates from your school at the Veterinary School Alumni Receptions. Locations will be posted on the convention website in June. If you would like to request event space at the headquarters hotel, please visit avmaconvention.org this spring.

KEYNOTE BRUNCHSATURDAY, JULY 2210:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Keynote Brunch: Insights for One Health from Centuries and Millennia Past by Paul SerenoNew developments in genetics, ancient DNA, and paleoanthropology are giving us a whole new perspective on what actually happened in past animal-human health crises like the Plague. Likewise, new fossils and human development have yielded major insights into the timing of evolutionary changes to the human body, such as upright posture, and why some of those recent changes are often points of failure.

Paul Sereno’s background is in paleontology, and his findings about the animal and plant world will engage and intrigue you by seeing how the history of the animal world relates to today. He is a Professor and National Geographic Explorer. Paul works in his Fossil Lab at the University of Chicago. His work is an exciting blend of art, history and science wrapped in adventure. He has explored the Sahara and Gobi Deserts, India’s Thar Desert and remote valleys in Tibet. Featured in National Geographic magazine stories and NOVA documentaries, Sereno was named Teacher of the Year by the Chicago Tribune.

The Keynote Brunch is open to full convention registrants, including veterinarians, technicians, practice staff, and students. Guests and exhibitors are invited to attend a Viewing Party in an alternate location.

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EVENTS


AVMF FOOD TRUCK FEST FUNDRAISERSATURDAY, JULY 226:00 – 9:00 PM6:00 – 7:00 PM, VIP TICKETS ONLY

On Georgia St. Just OUtsided the Convention Center

Support the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) while sampling the best of Indianapolis's thriving food truck scene and enjoying the music of one of Indy's best DJs. VIP tickets include early admission and access to VIP tents. Admission cost does not include food and drink purchases. Tickets are nonrefundable. Admission proceeds go to AVMF.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENTSATURDAY, JULY 226:30 – 8:00 PM

NCAA Hall of Champions

Students, recent graduates, and other young veterinary professionals are invited to attend this NEW event! Explore the interactive exhibits at the NCAA Hall of Champions; see how fast you can pitch a baseball and challenge your friends to a game of pick-up basketball! Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar while learning fun facts about every college sport. Space is limited and the event is first come, first served.

TECHNICIAN APPRECIATION EVENTSATURDAY, JULY 227:00 – 9:00 PM

Indianapolis Zoo, Oceans Building

A new date to better accommodate your Convention schedule! In appreciation for your dedication to the profession, AVMA invites veterinary technicians and technician students to the Indianapolis Zoo. The Oceans Building houses penguins, seals, sea lions, and a dog shark tank where you can actually pet the sharks! Snack on appetizers and enjoy a cash bar while you network and check out the tanks of exotic fish.

AVMA CONCERT FEATURING THE GIN BLOSSOMSSUNDAY, JULY 23DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PMCONCERT 7:00 PM

It’s time to bust out your walkman, throw your hair into a scrunchie, and step into the 90’s with the Gin Blossoms at AVMA’s concert! Proclaimed the “Most 90’s Band of All Time,” the Gin Blossoms are best known for hits “Hey Jealousy,” “Found Out About You,” “Until I Fall Away,” “Allison Road,” “Til I hear It From You,” and “Follow You Down.” This year’s concert is sure to be all that and a bag of chips!

Adults $10Children 18 and under free

Why Attend? Listen to your peers…

“As a recent graduate, I have felt lost in the profession since graduating. Coming to AVMA was rejuvenating and reminded me why I love this profession and the people in it. The whole community was so open to providing mentorship and encouragement. I was inspired by the many ways the AVMA was actively seeking input from its membership and am excited to try to become involved with a volunteer position in the future.”

– Emily M. Tincher, DVM


Use the Convention App to find the most up-to-date information on education and events. Browse education sessions and build your personalized convention agenda on your iPhone, iPad, Android, tablet, or desktop computer.

What you’ll find on the app:• Plan your CE and events before you go

• Plan your trips to the Exhibit Hall

• Download session handouts

• Track your CE during convention

• Get your CE certificate

VetAdventureAre you ready to show off your skills and engage in some friendly competition?

Play the Convention App game, VetAdventure! Explore the convention while you earn badges to win fun prizes!

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“I thought the AVMA convention was very well planned. I was quite impressed with the organization of the convention. As a person interested in technology, I felt the app was well designed and thought out and the ability to rate surveys and marked the attended courses for a customized CE certificate was a definite plus.”

– Christopher Allen, DVM

PUT THE AVMA CONVENTION 2017 IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND!

VISIT AVMA’S VET CLINIC LIVE!®

IT’S AN EDUCATION EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER!AVMA’s Vet Clinic Live!® is a veterinary facility built right on the exhibit floor of the AVMA Convention.

Hand-selected vendors demonstrate the newest and most innovative products and services for improving veterinary patient care and treatment while live-action scenarios revolutionize the way you learn about new products. Attendees see products and services demonstrated in a veterinary clinic setting and learn how the latest innovations can enhance their practices. Live demonstrations by veterinary professionals present true-to-life case scenarios that you’ll see only at Vet Clinic Live!®

Open during Exhibit Hall hours. Interested in sponsoring or showcasing a product? Contact [email protected].


MEET-THE-EXPERTS ROUND TABLEBack by Popular Demand!FRIDAY, JULY 21

5:00 – 6:30 PM

EARN 1.5 CE CREDIT HOURS!

Meet, discuss, and network with the best and brightest minds at the 2017 AVMA Meet-the-Experts Round Table. Take this opportunity to meet and interact with featured speakers and AVMA leaders on three different rounds in a lively, interactive setting. The event will feature 40+ round table discussions devoted to current topics in veterinary medicine. Take away a functional understanding of a model, approach, concept, or tool that you can take back to your practice.

• Three, 20-minute sessions.

• Choose your three sessions from 40+ topics!

• Ten-minute break between each session.

• Light snacks and beverages available.

• Casual and informal event.


“I enjoyed all of my ‘Meet the Experts.’”

– Genine Ervin, DVM, MPH

join us for AVMA’s KEYNOTE BRUNCHSaturday, July 22 9:45 AM, Doors Open 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Indiana Convention Center, Halls JK

Located immediately next to the AVMA Exhibit Hall

PAUL SERENOInsights for One Health from Centuries and Millennia Past

New developments in genetics, ancient DNA, and paleoanthropology are giving us a whole new perspective on what actually happened in past animal-human health crises like the Plague. Likewise, new fossils and human development have yielded major insights into the timing of evolutionary changes to the human body, such as upright posture, and why some of those recent changes are often points of failure.

Paul Sereno’s background is in paleontology, and his findings about the animal and plant world will engage and intrigue you by seeing how the history of the animal world relates to today. He is a Professor and National Geographic Explorer. Paul works in his Fossil Lab at the University of Chicago.

His work is an exciting blend of art, history and science wrapped in adventure. He has explored the Sahara and Gobi Deserts, India’s Thar Desert and remote valleys in Tibet. Featured in National Geographic magazine stories and NOVA documentaries, Sereno was named Teacher of the Year by the Chicago Tribune.

The Keynote Brunch is open to full convention registrants, including veterinarians, technicians, practice staff, and students. Guests and exhibitors are invited to attend a Viewing Party in an alternate location.

Sponsored by

EXHIBIT HALL OPENINGSaturday, July 2212:00 PM

A new time to better accommodate your Convention schedule. After attending the Keynote Brunch go to the exciting and dramatic Exhibit Hall Opening immediately to be the first to check out what is new in the Exhibit Hall this year.

EXTENDED EXHIBIT HALL BREAKS An extended break has been provided to give you more dedicated time to visit with exhibit companies while ensuring you don’t miss out on any CE.

VET CLINIC LIVE!®This interactive, educational experience will allow you to view the latest products and technologies in the veterinary field, in a veterinary facility, created right on the exhibit hall floor! See page 9 for more details.

POSTERSNew in 2017! Posters will be located inside the Exhibit Hall. Posters will showcase the latest research and innovative ideas from practitioners and students. Poster authors will have a designated time to present their poster and answer questions.

AVMA CONVENTION APPIntegrate exhibitor visits into your CE schedule by using your personal AVMA convention planner. View Exhibitors in the app and be sure to “favorite” the ones you

don’t want to miss! Download the AVMA Convention App at avmaconvention.org.

Play VetAdventure, the Convention App game that features stops throughout the convention center to win prizes.

EARN CE Learn as you go through the Exhibit Hall and earn up to 2 CE credit hours. Be sure to check with your state licensing board to ensure that Exhibit Hall credits are accepted in your state.

HUNGRY?All full convention Veterinarians and Veterinary Technician registrants will receive a debit card that can be used inside the Exhibit Hall Café during Exhibit Hall hours.

LUNCHTIME CONNECTIONSSunday – Monday, July 23 – 2412:00 – 1:00 PM

Enjoy lunch and a sponsored session highlighting new veterinary products or services daily in the hall.

EXHIBIT HALL New hours and new reasons to visit!

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS BREAKS

Saturday, July 22 12:00 – 4:00 PM 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Sunday, July 23 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Monday, July 24 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 3:00 – 4:00 PM

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EXHIBITOR LISTING3M Company911 Pet Chip™AAHA American Animal Hospital AssociationAbaxisAccountants and Business Advisors, Inc. (ABA)Aesculight Surgical LasersAKC ReuniteAmerican College Of Veterinary Preventive

Medicine (ACVPM)American Express OpenAndersen Products, Inc.Army Veterinary RecruitingAssisi Animal HealthAvalon MedicalAvid Identification Systems Inc.AVImarkAVMA PLIT & AVMA LIFEBanfield Pet HospitalBank of America Practice SolutionsBanyanBayer Animal HealthBCP Veterinary PharmacyBiomin AmericaBlack Diamond RadioBlue Buffalo Co.Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.Bovie Medical CorporationCampbell Pet CompanyCapital One Spark BusinessCapitalSourceCareCreditCellaVision, IncCeva Animal Health LLCChi InstituteChristian Iconic X-Rays, LLCClear OptixClinician's BriefCogent Solutions Group LLCCompanion Therapy Laser by LiteCureCryoProbeCuattroCuraCoreCurrent Technologies, Inc.Cutting Edge Laser TechnologiesDan Scott & Associates Inc.Dechra Veterinary ProductsDemandforceDental FocusDesign Learned, Inc.DiamondBack DrugsDMB Service GroupDrug Enforcement AdministrationDVM MultimediaDVM SolutionsE.I. MEDICAL IMAGINGEclipse Loupes and ProductsElancoEllman, A Cynosure CompanyElsevierElucidate, Inc.Embrace Pet InsuranceeVetPractice.comezyVetFast Track DiagnosticsFluxErgy LLC

FujiFilm SonoSiteG. P. CosmeticsGolden Link Microbial SupplementsHavel's Inc.Hawaiian MoonHenry Schein Animal HealthHeska CorporationHill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Hot Dog Patient WarmingHSB Veterinary Supply Inc.HTH Engineering Inc.Hudson Aquatics Systems LLCIDEXX Laboratories, Inc.ImproMed LLCInfiniti MedicalInfinity Massage ChairsInnovacynInternational WIN, Ltd.Jorgensen LaboratoriesKaren & Company, LLCKaren Pryor Academy for Animal Training &

BehaviorKarl Storz Veterinary Endoscopy America, Inc.K-Laser USAKombat BootsKruuse A/SLap of Love Veterinary HospiceLGL Animal Care ProductsLive Oak BankLLOYD, IncMAI Animal HealthMarshfield Labs (div. of Marshfield Clinic)MDS IncorporatedMedical Imaging InnovationsMedicus BiosciencesMedimar CorpMeds for Vets PharmacyMerck Animal HealthMerck/Merck Publishing GroupMerialMg BiologicsMinXray, Inc.Morton Buildings Inc-Morton designBUILDMulti Radiance MedicalMWI Animal HealthMy Pet's BraceNational Veterinary AssociatesNationwideNeogen CorporationNorbrook Inc.Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.Oculus Innovative SciencesOncura PartnersOwl Manor VeterinaryPathway PartnersPatterson VeterinaryPet AssurePet Health PharmacyPetLinkPractiVetPrecious Cat, Inc.PRN PharmacalPurinaRadio Systems CorporationRadiocat

RapidBac VetRauhaus Freedenfeld & AssociatesRose Micro SolutionsRoss University School of Veterinary MedicineRoyal Canin Veterinary DietRx Vitamins, Inc.SCIL Animal Care CompanySechrist Industries, Inc.Sedecal USASelect Merchant SolutionsSENTIERServetusa.comShor-LineSIGNTRONIXSimmons Great LakesSmartBrief, Inc.Snyder Mfg Co.Sol Millennium Medical IncSound/Antech Diagnostics/VCASpectrum/IMS Animal HealthSpray Master TechnologiesSuburban Surgical Co, Inc.SunTech MedicalTartar Shield Pet ProductsTaylors PharmacyTekCollectThe Pet Loss CenterToday's Veterinary PracticeTotal Practice Solutions GroupTriStar VetTWC Architecture and ConstructionUBM Americas, VeterinaryUltralight OpticsUltraScope StethoscopesUniversal ImagingUniversal Medical Systems, IncUniversal Surgical InstrumentsVetamac Inc.Vetco ClinicsVetel DiagnosticsVeterinary ConceptsVeterinary Orthopedic ImplantsVetMatrixVetoquinol USAVetriScience LaboratoriesVets First ChoiceVetSource, Inc.VetstreetViaGen Pet ServicesVINXVIP PetcareVirbacVirox Animal HeatlhVirox Animal HeatlhVisual ManagementVortech Pharmaceuticals LtdVoyceVSSI, Inc.Wedgewood PharmacyWells Fargo Practice FinanceWestern Veterinary ConferenceWileyZoetis

This is a sampling of over 160 AVMA exhibitors as of 1/25/17. For an up-to-date exhibitor listing, visit avmaconvention.org.

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member benefits thatSUPPORT YOUR PASSIONDiscover how AVMA membership supports you in your day-to-day life as a veterinarian, at every stage of your career. avma.org/value


“AVMA Convention continues to be a great opportunity to network with my colleagues and discuss any emerging issues affecting our profession.”

– Chase A. Crawford, DVM, MD

REGISTRATION & TRAVELIndiana Convention Center | 100 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225

BOOK EARLY! INDY IS THE PLACE TO BE. With the Indy 500, NCAA Final Four, Olympic Trials, and other large conventions, Indianapolis is experienced in hosting multiple major events simultaneously. With the number of visitors expected in the city during AVMA Convention 2017, including fans for NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 race, we encourage you to make your hotel reservations and confirm your other Convention plans early.

Sponsors, exhibitors, associated groups and others who may be planning private off-site events or need private dining at downtown restaurants are encouraged to book early.

HOW TO REGISTER Visit avmaconvention.org

Quick and easy! A credit card is required for online registration. AVMA Members, be sure to use your Member ID number to secure the lowest rates.

Phone/MailRegistration form available for download at avmaconvention.org

• Call 888-295-4523 (U.S. and Canada) or 972-349-5813 (International)

OR

• Mail with check payment to: AVMA Attn: Accounts Receivable 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360

OnsiteRegistration will be open Friday, July 21 through Tuesday, July 25.


REGISTRATION PRICING See page 20 for registration fees.

REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS

AVMA Convention Loyalty ProgramAVMA members participating in our Loyalty Program can SAVE up to $100 on registration fees. If you are an active AVMA member and attended AVMA Convention 2016, you are already eligible for a discount for 2017! The discount will be automatically applied during your registration process.

• $25 savings for 1st consecutive year of attendance (attended in 2016 in San Antonio)

• $50 savings for 2nd consecutive year of attendance (attended both 2015 in Boston and 2016 in San Antonio)

• $75 savings for 3rd consecutive year of attendance (attended 2014 in Denver, 2015 in Boston, and 2016 in San Antonio)

• $100 savings for 4th consecutive year of attendance (attended 2013 in Chicago, 2014 in Denver, 2015 in Boston, and 2016 in San Antonio)

Terms and conditions: Loyalty Program is open to active AVMA members at the time of registration who have paid the full registration fee. Savings may be combined with other convention discounts. Loyalty Program savings are not transferable. Maximum savings is $100 for fourth consecutive year and beyond. The AVMA may cancel or amend this program at any time without notice.

Other ways to save on registration• Register by May 31 to register at our Advance Pricing –

save up to $100 off onsite registration fees!

• If you become an AVMA Member before you register, you can save up to $225!

• Active Military registrants are eligible for $200 discount off their registration fee

• Vet Tech Bring a Tech Program – register yourself and pass a 50% registration fee discount to a second technician

• NEW this year – if you purchase a One Day pass for Monday, Tuesday is included!

HOTEL RESERVATIONS 1. Visit avmaconvention.org under the Hotel and Travel

tab to book your reservation.

2. You can also call 888-295-4523 (U.S. and Canada only) or 972-349-5813 (International).

All hotels within the AVMA hotel block are less than four blocks of the convention center in very walkable downtown Indianapolis! Shuttle service will not be provided for 2017. See page 18-19 for hotel map and amenities.

AIR TRAVEL AND DISCOUNTS Purchase your air travel to and from the Indianapolis International Airport with United or Delta Airlines and receive discounts!

United Airlines: Provide Z Code ZXQX and Agreement Code 694185 when booking with United online at united.com/meetings or call 800-426-1122 (service fee will apply for phone reservations)

Delta Airlines: Provide Meeting Code NMPGL when booking with Delta online at delta.com/meetings or call 800-328-1111

Travelex Travel Agency: Email at [email protected] or call 800-822-0499 and mention the AVMA Convention for assistance with airline reservations and car rentals

GROUND TRANSPORTATION GO Express Travel operates a $10 express Indianapolis Airport shuttle serving downtown Indy convention hotels from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM - 7 days a week, every half hour. Popular stops include the Downtown Marriott, The Convention Center, and The Marriott Complex (JW Marriott). Don’t be left behind! Make a reservation online using the link below. With this reservation, you won’t have to wait for the next bus! Visit goexpresstravel.com/indy_express.

CONVENTION CENTER PARKING With more than 73,000 parking spaces downtown, it’s easy to find parking within a close walking distance of the Indiana Convention Center, including metered spaces, lots and garages. For more information, visit downtownindy.org.


HOTEL / MAP# RATES RM SVC FIT CTR COMP BRKFST

PARKING FEE/DAY POOL DIST TO

CONV CTR

1. Courtyard By Marriott Downtown 601 W Washington St

Sgl/Dbl: $199Dbl/Dbl: $199Trpl: $199/Quad: $199

Yes Yes No Valet $32 Indoor 1 Block

2. Crowne Plaza Hotel Union Station 123 W Louisiana St


Yes Yes No Self $24Valet $36 Indoor Connected,

Skywalk

3. Embassy Suites Hotel Indianapolis 110 W Washington St

Sgl/Dbl: $189Dbl/Dbl: $199Trpl/Quad: $219

No Yes Yes Self $22 Indoor Skywalk, 1 Block

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown 501 W Washington St


Yes Yes Yes Self $29Valet $32 No 1 Block

5. Hampton Inn Downtown Indianapolis 105 S Meridian St


Yes - Local Restaurant Yes Yes Valet $20 No 2 Blocks

6. Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites 120 West Market St


Yes Yes No Self $34Valet $40 Indoor 2 Blocks

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites City Centre 410 S Missouri St


No Yes Yes Self $14 Indoor 2 Blocks

8. Hyatt Regency Indianapolis One South Capitol Ave



Skywalk

9. JW Marriott Indianapolis 10 S West St AVMA HQ Hotel



Skywalk

10. Omni Severin 40 West Jackson St Student HQ Hotel


Yes Yes No Self $22Valet $38 Indoor Skywalk, 1

Block

11. Indianapolis Marriott Downtown 350 W Maryland St


No Yes No Self $30Valet $45 Indoor Connected,

Skywalk

12. Sheraton City Centre 31 West Ohio St


No Yes No Self $25Valet $34 Outdoor 3 Blocks

13. Springhill Suites By Marriott Downtown 601 W Washington St


Yes Yes Yes Self $29Valet $32 Indoor 1 Block

14. Staybridge Suites Indianapolis City Centre 535 S West St

Sgl/Dbl: $148 No Yes Yes Self $14 Indoor 2 Blocks

15. Westin Indianapolis 50 South Capitol Ave AAAP HQ Hotel



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REGISTRATIONFEES

SELECT YOUR REGISTRATION TYPE Advance by 5/31/17

Standard After 6/1/17

FULL CONVENTION

AVMA Member Veterinarian $550 $650

AVMA Honor Roll/Retired Member $450 $525

Member of Foreign Veterinary Medical Association $550 $650

AVMA Member 2017 Veterinary Graduate $0 $0

Recent Graduate1 2012-2016 – One Time Only $0 $0

Veterinary Student2 SAVMA Member Non-Member

$0 $100

Non-AVMA Member Veterinarian $775 $875

Veterinary Technician $300 $350

Veterinary Technician Student2 $0 $100

Non Veterinarian $300 $350

Practice Staff $300 $350

SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION

AVMA Member Price Per Day fri sat sun mon/tues

$275 $275

Non AVMA Member Price Per Day fri sat sun mon/tues

$400 $400

Veterinary Technician Price Per Day fri sat sun mon/tues

$200 $200

Non Veterinarian Price Per Day fri sat sun mon/tues

$200 $200

Practice Staff Price Per Day fri sat sun mon/tues

$200 $200

EXHIBIT HALL ONLY

Exhibit Hall Only $150 $150

GUESTS3

Guests over 18 $60 $60

Children under 18 $0 $0

1 AVMA accredited Veterinary school graduates, upon joining the AVMA, are eligible for one complimentary AVMA Convention registration within five (5) years from the date of graduation (year of graduation 2012-2016). The registration company will verify eligibility from AVMA membership records.

2 Students working towards a Veterinary degree and Veterinary Technician Students. Non-SAVMA Member Students must present school ID when picking up registration materials onsite.

3 AVMA welcomes guests and children of attendees to participate in some events. Guests and children are not permitted to attend continuing education classes. The 2017 AVMA Keynote Brunch is open to full convention registrants.


AVMA Convention 2018CALL FOR ABSTRACTSThe search is now on for those wanting to present educational content for AVMA Convention 2018, which will take place July 13-17, 2018, in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. AVMA is looking for professionals interested in sharing their knowledge and expertise to an audience of Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Practice Staff, and others related to the veterinary medical field.

AVMA strives to provide a broad range of continuing education that will enhance the professional competency of convention attendees. In an effort to provide meaningful, current, and relevant educational programs, sessions need to be interesting and informative for both the newcomer and the experienced professional.

This is a significant opportunity to share your knowledge with the veterinary community. Abstracts are being accepted in the following curriculum tracks:

• Companion Animal Medicine• Food Animal/Equine• Interactive Laboratories/

Workshops

• Practice Management• Professional Development• Public & Corporate Practice• Veterinary Technology

Helpful Information• Abstract Submission Site opens in

May 2017.• ONLY those abstracts submitted via the

official AVMA abstract submission site will be considered.

• You need your AVMA membership number or AVMA ID and password to login to the abstract submission site.

• You do not need to be a member of AVMA to submit an abstract.

• There is no cost for submitting an abstract. • Abstracts being submitted will be reviewed

by the Convention Education Program Committee (CEPC).

Visit avmaconvention.org for more information.

GUIDE TO YOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION Choose From a Large Selection of CE SessionsAll your CE needs in one location! Earn more than 40 hours of CE from over 700 education sessions offered over the course of five days, in tracks like Companion Animal Medicine and Practice Management. CE sessions are organized into content tracks and further divided into sub-topics. All your CE sessions will take place at the Indiana Convention Center, and a preview of some of the topics is listed on pages 24-35.

Learn Alongside a Diverse Group of PeersYou never know who you are sitting next to at a CE session… or what experience they may have. At the AVMA Convention, you can count on a diverse audience in every CE session. You may be with attendees who have been in veterinary practice for more than 20 years or less than five years. You may be next to small animal practitioners, researchers or educators. What’s certain is that they are colleagues who share your interest, and you don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from and with such a diverse group of professionals!

Companion Animal

Food Animal/Equine

Hands On Education

Poultry

Practice Management

Professional Development

Public and Corporate Practice

Veterinary Technology


“AVMA Convention CE content has continually improved over the past 10-15 years. The demographics, including ages, of attendees attests to this, which is great for our profession.”

– Rosemary J. LoGiudice, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVSMT


CE SESSION FORMATSAVMA offers a variety of interactive formats to accommodate diverse learning styles, including:

Hands-on Education: Multi-hour sessions that provide small group interaction with top-tier instructors. (Class sizes are limited, additional fees apply).

Interactive Labs combine lecture with hands-on training performing procedures or exams, determining diagnoses, or learning new behavioral or rehabilitation techniques using models, live animals or cadavers.

Workshops offer classroom-based learning styles such as small group discussions, exercises, and opportunities to practice applying concepts.

Panels: A group of panelists discussing or presenting differing perspectives in front of an audience.

Posters: A presentation of research by an individual or research team with an academic or professional focus.

Meet-the-Experts Round Table: Interactive, casual, and educational event during which attendees meet, discuss, and network with the best and brightest minds while earning CE.

PARTNER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Sessions are educational, noncommercial, and developed by industry or association affiliates.

Sunrise CE: starts at 7:00 AM and may include a light breakfast.

Sunset CE: starts at 6:00 PM and may include light snacks.

Lunchtime Connections: are held over the lunchtime hour in the Exhibit Hall.

Symposia: are half-or full-day tracks of 50-minute sessions combined under a common theme.

EARN CE CREDIT• You can earn more than 40 hours of CE! Each hour of

educational programming is worth one hour of CE credit for license renewal purposes.

• Two hours of CE credit are available for participating in the Exhibit Hall.

• Two hours of CE credit are available for attending the Poultry Poster sessions.

• CE credit available for attending the AVMA Poster sessions.

PLAN YOUR CEDon’t Have Access to a Smartphone? Visit one of the E-Kiosks to email your CE Certificate or visit avmaconvention.org to print your CE Certificate.

Individual licensing authorities may require additional documentation. Visit aavsb.org/DLR to locate the detailed CE license renewal requirements for your state veterinary board.


“The CE is absolutely unmatched, especially at the upper levels of CE. I spend most of the year looking forward to the next conference I can attend because I know it will be jam packed with super relevant totally useful information.”

– Kate Zimmerman, DVM

For complete listing and details visit avmaconvention.org.


Interactive Labs and Workshops are multi-hour programs that provide small group interaction and top-tier instructors.

Interactive LabsInclude lecture and hands on training performing procedures, determining diagnostic examinations, or learning new behavioral or rehabilitation techniques using models, live animals, or cadavers.

HANDS-ON EDUCATION

ID # TITLE TIME AUDIENCE FEE SPEAKER(S)

SATURDAY, JULY 22

2156 Dental Techniques for Technicians 8:00 - 9:50 AM VT $145 Patricia March

1568 Anesthesia Ventilator Lab 2:00 - 4:50 PM V/VT/S $245 Heidi Reuss-Lamky

2153 Digital Dental Imaging for Dogs and Cats

2:00 - 5:50 PM V/VT/S $245 Patricia March

SUNDAY, JULY 23

2157 Nerve Blocks for Dental Patients 8:00 - 9:50 AM V/VT/S $145 Patricia March

1091 Canine Acupuncture2 8:00 AM - 4:50 PM V $395 Ronald Koh, Mushtaq Memon, Huisheng Xie

1514 Stop Restraining, Start Training! 2:00 - 5:50 PM V/VT $295 Alicea Schaeffer-Howell

2219 Tinkering with Anesthesia Machines - Maintenance 101

2:00 - 5:50 PM V/VT $295 Heidi Reuss-Lamky

MONDAY, JULY 24

1194 Small Ruminant Parasite Fecal Lab 8:00 - 10:50 AM V/VT/PS $145 Pamela Walker

1849 Canine Extraction Hands-on Laboratory

8:00 - 11:50 AM V/S $395 Kristin Bannon

1191 Poultry Potpourri Revisited! 8:00 - 11:50 AM V $395 Patricia Wakenell

1423 RECOVER CPR - Practical Lab 8:00 - 11:50 AM V/VT $245 Kenichiro Yagi, Daniel Fletcher

1663 Rabbit Wet Lab: Endotracheal Intubation and Ovariohysterectomy1

1:00 – 5:00 PM V $395 Nancy Johnston

(V) Veterinarian, (VT) Veterinary Technician, (PS) Practice Staff / Manager, (S) Student1 Lab is hosted at an offsite location, shuttle buses are provided.2 Break from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, lunch not included.

NOTE: Class sizes are limited, and additional fees apply. Students receive 25% off fee and non-member veterinarians add $50 per selection. Labs and workshops are subject to change. Check avmaconvention.org for the most up-to-date information. An Interactive Lab/Workshop may cancel due to low registration. If you register for an Interactive Lab/Workshop and it cancels, you will be notified, and a full refund will be issued.



WorkshopsInclude classroom-based learning styles of small group discussions, exercises, and opportunities to practice applying concepts.

ID # TITLE TIME AUDIENCE FEE SPEAKER(S)

SATURDAY, JULY 22

2174Where Team Health, Retention, and Revenue Intersect: How Well Do You Utilize Technicians?

2:00 PM - 5:50 PM V/VT/PS/S FREE Kenichiro Yagi, Heather Prendergast

SUNDAY, JULY 23

1552Interpreting Culture and Susceptibility Data in Dogs and Cats

8:00 AM - 9:50 AM V/S $130 Dawn Boothe

1046Bad Vein Workshop: Gaining IV Access To the Difficult Vein

8:00 AM - 10:50 AM VT $165 Amy Newfield

1678 Basic Blood Gas Analysis 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM V/S $130 Dana Clarke, Lori Waddell

2230 ECG Workshop for Technicians 2:00 PM - 4:50 PM VT $165 Kim Spelts

MONDAY, AUGUST 8

1223 Effusion Analysis: Maximizing The Diagnostic 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM V/VT/S $130 Holly Brown, Jessica Hess

1222Interpreting the CBC and Blood Film: Reading Between the Lines and Under the Scope

1:00 PM - 2:50 PM V/VT/S $130 Holly Brown, Jessica Hess

1650Toxicology Calculations Every Practitioner Should Know

4:00 PM - 5:50 PM V/S $130 Charlotte Means


Companion Animal Medicine provides veterinarians with a wide range of the latest topics and trends relevant to domesticated or domestic-bred animals considered to be pets. Topics range from behavior and nutrition to clinical and surgical. While the primary species in Companion Animal Medicine are dogs and cats, sessions also focus on exotic animals such as parrots, rabbits, and ferrets.

Topic Areas Include:Anesthesiology/Pain Management

Antibiotic Resistance

Avian/Exotic/Zoological

Behavior

Cardiology

Clinical Genetics

Clinical Pathology

Current Issues/Advances

Dentistry

Emergency/Critical Care

Endocrinology

Feline

Geriatrics/Senior Wellness

Human-Animal Bond

Neurology/Neurosurgery

Oncology

Ophthalmology

Orthopedic/Soft Tissue/Surgery

Personal/Professional Development

Pharmacology

Pocket Pets & Rabbits

Radiology/Imaging

Rehabilitation

Reproduction/Neonatal

Sports Medicine

Toxicology

Urinary

Welfare

COMPANION ANIMAL MEDICINE

Highlighted Speakers

Bonnie V. Beaver, DVM, DSc(hon), DPNAP, DACVB, DACAW

Behaviorally Optimizing the Welfare of Companion Animals

Howard B. Seim III, DVM, DACVS

Practical Techniques in Feline Surgery

Marty Becker, DVM

• The Human-Animal Bond & The Emotional Effects On Caretakers

• The Top 10 Ways To Get Started With Fear Free



Meg Sleeper, VMD

• At Home Management of Heart Failure Patients-tips for Clients and Clinicians

• Case Studies in Canine Heart Disease

• Current Recommendations for Treating Canine Congestive Heart Failure

• The ABCs of ECGs

• Your Stethoscope Unplugged

Stephen C. Jones, MVB, MS, DACVS-SA

• A Comprehensive Review of the Orthopedic Examination

• Canine Hip Dysplasia - Diagnosis and Treatment Options

• Gastric Dilatation and Volvolus - The Clock is Ticking

• Management of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Insufficiency in Dogs

• Pelvic Fractures - Conservative and Surgical Management Options

Susan Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (ONC)

• 7 Essential Tips for Splenic Masses

• Breaking Bad News

• Cancer Tools You Can Use Tomorrow: Feline GI Lymphoma

• Canine Lymphoma: Review and What's new

• How to Talk to Clients About Cancer

• Osteosarcoma Survival Guide

• Practical Tips for Chemotherapy Patients in Your Practice

• What to Do with Lumps and Bumps. See Something. Do Something. Why Wait? Aspirate!



Carlos Pinto, VMD, PhD

• How I Perform a Breeding Soundness Examination in a Mare

• Imaging the Equine Pregnancy

• My Approach to the Infertile Mare

• Options for Use of Compounded and FDA Approved Hormones in Brood Mare Therapy

Lore Haug, DVM, MS, DACVB

• The Use of Positive Reinforcement to Train Horses to Accept Husbandry Behaviors

• Stereotypies in Horses

Shane Donley, DVM

• Herd Health of Whitetail Deer

• Anesthesiology of Whitetail Deer

• Clinical Case Studies of the Whitetail Deer

Amelia Woolums, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVM

• Immunity and Health in Stocker Cattle

• Immunity in the Calf: Review and Update

• Risk Factors for BRD in Preweaning Beef Calves

• Use and Abuse of Vaccines to Control BRD

Food Animal/Equine sessions cover a wide variety of veterinary practice areas. Sessions appeal to practitioners who diagnose and treat aquatic animals, horses, or livestock species. Attendees include large animal practices as well as mixed practices.

Small RuminantsRuminants such as sheep, alpacas, llamas, and goats, are a growing area of interest.

Topic Areas Include:Aquatic

Bovine

Equine

Small Ruminant

FOOD ANIMAL/EQUINE



Back by Popular Demand!The most complete and in-depth Practice Management program at any veterinary conference. A must-attend for any practice manager.

Questions that will be addressed in the sessions include:

• Is your practice successful but you’re looking to take it to the next level?

• Are you part of a practice that is struggling with making money?

• Do you want to know what to expect from the economy?

• Are you looking to improve the workplace of your organization?

Make sure to attend if you are a:

• Practice owner

• Practice manager

• Office staff

• Veterinarian looking to optimize your workplace finances

• Business-minded veterinary student

Topic Areas Include:

FINANCEwill include basic accounting principles and the use of financial ratios to provide guidelines for tracking financial performance.

OPERATIONSwill include all areas that pertain to the internal operations of the veterinary practice including staffing, staff assignments, team building, and goal implementation. The sessions will cover management and organizational behavior.

STRATEGIESwill include information on various strategies for improving the financial performance of the veterinary hospital from strategies that improve client relationship to those that improve the internal functioning of the practice.

ECONOMICS/MARKETINGwill include information on the general US economy and how the veterinary hospital interacts with that economy. Information on how the veterinary markets interact and how to determine the size and competitiveness of local veterinary service markets are also provided in this section.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT


Jessica Trichel, DVM, and Brian Faulk, Senior Loan Officer, Live Oak Bank

• The Path to Practice Ownership

Gary Glassman, CPA

• Selling a Veterinary Practice


Public and Corporate Practice offers sessions that focus on veterinarians’ role in protecting the health of animals and society. Veterinary professionals employed or with an interest in public health, regulatory medicine, teaching, research, or industry are encouraged to attend these sessions.

ONE HEALTH These sessions cover the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health..

USDA APHIS APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING (AAST) MODULES These sessions allow veterinarians who have achieved an initial National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) certification to complete their Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) approved supplemental training modules at the AVMA Convention 2017.

PUBLIC AND CORPORATE PRACTICE

Topic Areas Include:Animal Welfare

Comparative Medicine


Disaster Preparedness

Dr. James H. Steele One Health

Food Safety

Preventive Medicine

USDA NVAP Renewal Modules


Ben Beard, MS, PhD

Climate Change and the Emergence of Vector-borne Diseases

Danielle Stanek, DVM

Zika and Our Small World

Bret Marsh

Fair Veterinarians: Guidlines and Tips for Success

Mick Fulton, DVM, PhD

Backyard Poultry - Tips for Protecting Client Health

Dorothy Black, DVM, MPVM, DACVECC

• The Art of Triage

• Fire-related Injuries

• Flood-related Injuries

• Treating Disaster-related Trauma

Ed Pajor, PhD, MSc, BSc

• Assessing Animal Welfare: You be the Judge

• Painful Procedures in Cattle and Pigs

• Welfare of Animals Used in Rodeo: Initial Studies


Interested in Shelter Medicine?CHECK OUT THESE SESSIONS.

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVD

• Curing the Curable: Ectoparasites

• The Skin is on the Outside: Topical Therapy

• Curing the Curable: Cutaneous Infections

• Recognizing the Uncurable: Allergic Dermatitis, Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Ethical Responsibilities

Jessica Hekman, DVM, MS

Testing the Tests: the Validity and Reproducibility of Shelter Behavior Assessments, Part I: The Battery Test and Part II: The Test Components

Animal Welfare SymposiumWELFARE OF PURPOSE-BRED DOGS

Candace Croney, PhD

• Communicating Effectively on Animal Welfare: Applications to Current Dog Breeding Discussions

• Establishing Standards for the Care and Welfare of Breeding Dogs

Jerry Klein, DVM and CVO of AKC

Why Purebred Dogs? Purpose-Bred Dogs In Today's World

If you’re interested in this topic, you won’t want to miss these Companion Animal, Clinical Genetics sessions:

Kari Ekenstedt, DVM, PhD

• Practical Applications of Genetic Testing in Dogs and Cats

• Case Examples of Common Canine and Feline Genetic Disorders

• What Breeds are in my Mixed-breed dog?

• Genetic Patients: Purebreds, Designer Breeds, and Mixed-breeds!



POSTERS

Examples of poster types include:Basic Research

Clinical Research

Case Reports or Interesting Cases

Useful Tips or Techniques for Clinical Practice

New in 2017!All Convention attendees are highly encouraged to view the posters. There will be a wide array of topics and species covered.

Posters will be located inside the Exhibit Hall. Posters will showcase the latest research and innovative ideas from practitioners and students. Attendees can be the first to learn about cutting-edge research, including advances and breakthroughs. No matter what your area of practice, you will find interesting and relevant posters. Poster authors will have a designated time to present their poster and answer questions.


VETERINARY TECHNOLOGYThe profession of veterinary medicine has become ever more sophisticated and complex. The public expects state-of-the-art veterinary care for animals. In order to provide high quality service, veterinary technicians are an integral member of the veterinary health care team. Veterinary Technology offers a diverse education platform targeted for both newcomers and experienced veterinary technicians.

Topic Areas Include:Anesthesiology/Pain Management

Antibiotic Resistance

Avian

Behavior

Clinical Pathology


Emergency/Critical Care

Endocrinology

Equine

Gastroenterology

Geriatrics/Senior Wellness

Hematology

Internal Medicine

Nutrition/Dietary Management

Orthopedic/Soft Tissue/Surgery

Personal/Professional Development

Preventive Medicine

Radiology/Imaging


Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition)• Backyard Chickens

• Cachexia and the Chronically Ill Patient

• Feeding Puzzles: Enrichment and Nutrition all in one!

• Nutrition and Acid-Base Balance

• Nutrition Myths

• Prebiotics and Probiotics: What can they really do for the dog and cat?

• Raw Food Diets

• Two Weeks to Recovery: Dusty's Post-Arrest Story

• Zoonosis: What is all the fuss About?

Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anes/Analg, Surgery)• Advanced Catheterization Techniques

• Anesthesia Ventilators 101

• Got Gas? Sterilization with Ethylene Oxide

• High Level Disinfection and Sterilization Indicators

• How to Become a VTS (Surgery)

• So Rad! Positioning for Safety and Success in the Radiology Suite!!

• Understanding Capnography—It’s Breathtaking!

Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)• Decontaminate! - Approaches to

Toxicological Emergencies

• Enhancing the Performance Level and Skill Of Veterinary Technicians

• Mythbusters: ECC Nursing Myths and Truths

• Shock has Two Faces - The Keys to Perfusion

• Shock has Two Faces – RBCs and Anemia

• The Twisted Fate of a Bloat: The GDV Masterclass



All veterinary professionals are encouraged to attend Professional Development. Focus on enhancing your personal growth and strengthening your leadership skills. Gain a better understanding of how to interact with your peers or manage your personnel. Investigate the various paths you can take in your career.

Topic Areas Include:Career Options

Early Career

Leadership

Personal/ Professional Growth

Personnel Management

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Marvin Meinders, DVM, MPVM

Getting Off to a Fast Start in Building Your Life, Career, and Well-being

Stacy Pursell and Patricia Wohlferth-Bethke, DVM

• Mining for Gold: Finding the Perfect Position

• Working With a Veterinary Recruiter

Gary Vroegindewey, DVM, MSS, DACVPM

• Mirror, Mirror on the wall: Self Assessment for Career Charge

• Your Best Foot Forward-Interviewing: Win-Win Negotiating Your Position

Cherie Buisson, DVM

How to be Happy in Veterinary Medicine

Stacy Pritt, DVM, MS, MBA, CPIA, DACAW

Overlooked Career Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine



POULTRY MEDICINEThe American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) holds its annual scientific and business meetings in conjunction with the AVMA Annual Convention. The AAAP Scientific Program includes an annual Symposium assembled around an important topic in avian medicine; a Keynote Lecture; a History Lecture; multiple Award Winner Lectures; almost one hundred and fifty 15-minute presentations on cutting-edge research and clinical topics spread over three days and two simultaneous sessions; and an extensive poster session.

AAAP Scientific Program Highlights

• The 2017 Symposium entitled “Poultry, Politics & Policy: What Avian Health Specialists Need to Know" sponsored by the AAAP Legislative Advisory Committee, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, July 22, featuring in-depth presentations by leading authorities on this important topic.

• The Keynote Address at 12:00 PM Friday, July 21, “Global Competitiveness” by Dr. Brett Stuart of Global AgriTrends. Global food demand is being driven by an additional 78 million consumers each year. Rising food demand has fueled the U.S. agriculture sector. But commodity deflation, currency volatility, and global trade issues have complicated the trade picture.

• The Lasher-Eckroade History Lecture at 11:00 AM Monday, July 24, titled “Early Poultry Vaccine Company Development; the Era of Entrepreneurs” by John Donahoe. Early events leading to the establishment of various branches of the US poultry industry and to the establishment of the animal health industry in the US will be reviewed. Focus will be on two entrepreneurial individuals not well covered by prior history articles, namely Hiram Lasher and Kenneth Eskelund.

Topics covered in scientific presentations will include:

Antibiotics in Poultry

Avian Influenza

Bacteriology

Case Reports

Coccidiosis

Diagnostic Techniques

Enteric Health

Infectious Bronchitis Virus

Immunology

Management

Mycoplasma

Parasitology

Protozoa

Reovirus

Salmonella

Vaccinations, General Virology

Welfare


Anthony Akunzule, DVM

Husam Al Bakri, DVM

Grace Albanese

Ivan Alvarado, PhD

Natalie Armour, BVSc, MAM, PhD, Dipl. ACPV

Jill Ascher, MA, DVM, MPH, DACLAM

Emily Aston, DVM

Lenore Bacek, DVM, MS, DACVECC

Kenneth Bafundo, PhD

Nicholas Baird, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS

Charles Balzli, PhD

Alejandro Banda, DVM

Philippe Baneux, DVM, Diplomate ECLAM

Kristin Bannon, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC

Kate Barger, DVM

James Barton, DVM

Colin Basler, DVM, MPH, DACVPM

Ben Beard, MS, PhD

Bonnie Beaver, BS, DVM, MS, DSc(hon), DPNAP, DACVB, DACAW

Sandra Bechtel, DVM, DACVM (Oncology)

Marty Becker, DVM

Gabriela Beltrán, DVM

Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, CAWA

Laurie Bergman, VMD, DACVB

Kateri Bertran Dols, PhD

Dorothy Black, DVM, MPVM, DACVECC

Jesse Blanton, MPH

Dawn Boothe, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP

Gary Borkowski, DVM, MS

Pedro Boscan, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVAA

Martine Boulianne, PhD

Marina Brash, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVP

Paul Brennan, BS, BA

Kirk Breuninger, VMD, MPH, DACVPM

Denise Brinson, DVM

Sheilena Brookshire, DVM

Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clin Path)

Matthew Brunke, DVM, CCRP, CVPP, CVA

Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT

Nelva Bryant, DVM, MPH

Kim Buck, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline)

Tony Buffington, DVM, PhD, DACVN

Cherie Buisson, DVM

Mark Burleson, DVM, MS, DACPV

Celina Buscaglia, DVM

Bryan Buss, DVM, MPH, DACVPM

Salman Latif Butt, DVM, MS

Myrna Cadena, BS

Robert Callan, DVM, MS, PhD

Margaret Canning, DVM

Caroline Cantner, VMD

Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)

Claudia Carranza, MSc, DVM

Charles Carver, BSc

Rachel Cezar, DVM

Michael Chaddock, DVM, EML

Laura Chen, DVM

Cara Cherry, DVM, MPH

Erfan Chowdhury

Wendy Christie

Steven Clark, DVM

Dana Clarke, VMD, DACVECC

Dallas Clontz

Cynthia Cole, DVM, PhD, DACVCP

Elizabeth Colleran, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP

Patricia Conrad, DVM, PhD

Kalen Cookson, DVM, MAM, Dpl ACPV

Rocio Crespo, DVM

Manuela Crispo, DVM

Candace Croney, PhD

Julio Cruz Coy, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACPV

Timothy Cummings, DVM, MS, ACPV

Manuel Da Costa, DVM, PhD

Stephen Davis, DVM

Weston Davis, DVM

Michael Day, PhD

Emilio DeBess, DVM, MPVM

Andrea Delvecchio, DVM

Theresa DePorter, DVM, MRCVS, DECAWBM, DACVB

Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD

John Donahoe, DVM, PhD

Shane Donley, DVM

Victoria Drouet, DVM, MAM

John Duemler, DVM

John Dunn, DVM

David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA

Roselene Ecco, DVM

Cheryl Eia, JD, DVM, MPH

Kari Ekenstedt, DVM, PhD

Hanane El Garch, PhD

John ElAttrache, PhD

Mohamed El-Gazzar

Ashley Emanuele, DVM

Susan Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (ONC)

Eva Evans, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Nicholas Evans, PhD

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVD

Brian Faulk

Naola Ferguson-Noel, PhD

Jennie Fiendish, CVT, VTS (Behavior)

Eric Fish, DVM

Peter Fisher, DVM, DABVP (ECM)

Steve Fitz-Coy, PhD

Daniel Fletcher, PhD, DVM, DACVECC

Oscar Fletcher, DVM

Patrick Flynn, DVM

Richard Franka, DVM, PhD, MPH

David French, DVM

Jenny Fricke, DVM

Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

Richard (“Mick”) Fulton, DVM, PhD

Renee Funk, DVM, MPH

Danuta Furmanek, DVM

Rodrigo Gallardo, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACPV

Eric Garcia

Maricarmen Garcia, PhD

Mary Gardner, DVM

Marissa Garry, DVM

Lorrie Gaschen, DVM, BS, PhD

Jon Geller, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline)

Seiche Genger, DVM, MSpVM, DACPV

Mostafa Ghanem, DVM, MS, PhD

John Gibbins, DVM

Dan Givens, DVM, PhD

Gary Glassman, CPA

Brenda Glidewell, MS

Katherine Goldberg, DVM

Kathryn Good, DVM, DACVO

Ken Gorczyca, DVM

Cheryl Greenacre, DABVP-Avian, DABVP-ECM

Lisa Greenhill, MPA, EdD

Luisa Gregori, PhD

Margaret Gruen, DVM, PhD, DACVB

SPEAKERS Speakers for AVMA Convention 2017 include the following:As of 1/26/17, subject to change.


Jean Guard, DVM, PhD

Edward Guiducci, JD

Ashish Gupta, BVSc and AH, MVSc

Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM, PhD, DABVT, DABT

Kathleen Ham, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA

DAVID HARRINGTON, BSc MSc PhD

Martina Hartogensis, DVM

Rüdiger Hauck

Lore Haug, DVM, MS, DACVB, CABC

Bridget Heilsberg

Sharon Heins-Miller, DVM

Jessica Hekman, DVM, MS

Meera Heller, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Kristi Henderson, DVM

Morgan Hennessey, DVM, MPH, DACVPM

Gerelyn Henry, BS, DVM, MBA

Eric Heskett, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACPV

Jessica Hess, CVT, MS, VTS (SAIM)

Nora Hickey, DVM

Debra Hickman, DVM, MS, DACLAM, DACAW

Elizabeth Hilborn, DVM, MPH

Delores Hill, PhD

Jessica Hockaday, DVM

Frederic Hoerr, DVM, PhD

Charles Hofacre, DVM

Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC

Stacy Holzbauer, DVM, MPH

Delbert Holzer

David Hsi, DVM, MPH

Sue Hubbard, DVM

Daral Jackwood, PhD

John Jacobson, DVM, PhD

Keith Jarosinski, PhD

Michele Jay-Russell, DVM, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM

Mark Jenkins, PhD

Faris Jirjis, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACPV

Deirdre Johnson, DVM

Nancy Johnston, DVM, MS, DACLAM

Kelli Jones, DVM

Stephen Jones, MVB, MS, Dipl. ACVS-SA

Brian Jordan, PhD

Min Kang

Daniel Karunakaran, DVM, PhD

Sherri Kasper, DVM, MS

Lloyd Keck, DVM, Dipl. ACPV

Calvin Keeler, PhD

Todd Kelman, DVM, MPVM

Mazhar Khan, DVM

Nina Kieves, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT

Kyu-jik Kim, DVM

Won Suk Kim

Emily Kimminau, MS

Jerry Klein, DVM

Jeff Ko, DVM, MS, DACVAA

Amy Koenigshof, DVM, MS, DACVECC

Ronald Koh, DVM, MS, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CCRP

Rik Koopman, DVM

Bonnie Kraus, DVM, DACVS, DACVAA

Cynthia Krosky, CSP, LCSW

Arun Kulkarni, PhD

Sunil Kumar, DVM, PhD

Julie Kumble, ME.d

Nitin Kurkure

Michelle Kutzler, DVM, PhD, DACT

Brian Ladman, PhD

Van Dam Lai, DVM

Mark Laughlin, DVM, MPH

Steven Leary, DVM, DACLAM

Dong-Hun Lee, DVM, PhD

Jiyoung Lee, PhD

Stephane Lemiere, DVM

Matthew Lemmons, DVM, Dipl. AVDC

Angela Lennox, DVM,DABVP, ECZM

Gregory Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM

Christina Leyson, PhD

JIanping Li, MS

Lin Lin, MS

Shu-Yi Lin

Gregory Lisciandro, DVM

Susan Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM

Kathleen Long, DVM

Roxanne Lopardo, BS

Huaguang Lu, DVM

Mark Lutschaunig, VMD, MBA

Manjunatha Mahabalarao, DVM

Hugh Mainzer, DVM, MSc

Leslie Mamalis, MBA, MSIT, CVA

Patricia March, RVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Milos Markis, PhD

Bret Marsh, DVM

Emily Martin, DVM, MSc, DACPV

Greg Mathis, PhD

Dimitria Mathys, VMD, MPH

Erica Mattox, CVT, VTS (ECC)

Lara Maxwell, DVM, PhD, DACVCP

Kimberly May, DVM, MS

John McCarty, DVM, MAM

Will McCauley, DVM, MBA

Kaitlin McDaniel

Kathryn McGonigle, MPH, DVM, DACVIM

Jennifer McQuiston, MPH, DVM

Dani Mcvety, DVM

Charlotte Means, DVM, MLIS, ABVT, ABTThis

Marvin Meinders, DVM, MPVM

Mushtaq Memon, DVM

Alexandra Mendoza-Reilley, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACPV

Tod Merkel, PhD

Kristen Messenger, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, DACVCP

John Meyer, PHD

Linda Michel, PhD

Darko Mitevski, DVM, MSci., MAM, Dipl ACPV

Jongseo Mo, DVM

Enrique Montiel, DVM, PhD

Danielle Morgan, RVT, VTS (ECC)

Blayne Mozisek, DVM

Ed Murphey, DVM

Michael Murphy, DVM, JD, PhD, DABVT, DABT

Michael Murray, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, CPC

Kakambi Nagaraja, PhD

Mendez Natanael, DVM

Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC)

Linnea Newman, DVM

Debra Nickelson, DVM

Muhammad Nisar, DVM, M. Phil, PhD

Jinyong Noh

Adesola Odunayo, DVM, BS, MS

Louise O’Dwyer, BSc(Hons) VTS(Anesthesia &ECC)

Kenneth Opengart, MS, DVM, PhD, DACPV

Nastassja Ortega-Heinly, MA

Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR

Rodney Page, DVM

Ed Pajor, PhD

Vilmos Palya, DVM, MSc, Prof.

Mary Pantin-Jackwood, DVM

Ashley Peterson, PhD

Michael Peterson, DVM, MS

Michael Petty, DVM

Emily Pieracci, DVM, MPH, DACVPM

Bess Pierce, DVM, DABVP, DACVIM, DACVSMR

Callie Pierce, DVM

Carlos Pinto, PhD, DVM

Maurice Pitesky, DVM

Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM


Robert Porter, DVM, PhD

Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM)

Heather Prendergast, CVT, CVPM

Stacy Pritt, DVM, MS, MBA, CPIA, DACAW

Martha Pulido Landinez, DVM, MS, PhD

Stacy Pursell, CPC

Valerie Ragan, DVM

Amy Rankin, DVM, MS, DACVO

Jeanne Rankin, DVM

Silke Rautenschlein, PhD

Rachel Reese

Marsha Reich, DVM

Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia, Surgery)

Claire-Sophie Rimet, DVM

Ann Marie Ritchie, CVT, VTS (ECC)

G. Donald Ritter, DVM

Andrew Roark, DVM

Kabel Robbins, DVM

John Roberts, DVM

Virginia Roberts, MSPH

Carol Robertson-Plouch, DVM

Monique Robinson, BS

Andres Rodriguez-Avila, DVM, MSc

Ha-Jung Roh, DVM, PhD

Francisco Rojo, DVM

Allen Roussel, DVM, MS

Jaime Ruiz, DVM

Roxana Sanchez Ingunza, PhD

Jessie Sanders, DVM, CertAqV

Yuko Sato, DVM

Alicea Schaeffer-Howell, RVT, VTS (Behavior)

Patty Scharko, DVM, MPH, DACVPM

Karel Schat, DVM, PhD

Pamela Schendel, BS, RVT, VTS (Clin Path)

Katharine Schlist, DVM

Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, BVSc

Clare Scully, MA, DVM, MS, DACT

Lauren Seal, DVM, MPH

Karen Segovia, DVM

Lynne Seibert, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVB

Howard Seim III, DVM, DACVS

Kersti Seksel, DVM

Holly Sellers, PhD

Carolyn Shadle, PhD

Tamer Sharafeldin, DVM, MVSc, PhD

Julie Shaw, KPA CTP, RVT, VTS (Behavior)

Katie Sheats, DVM

Wendy Shelton, DVM, MPH

Steven Shipley, DVM, DACLAM

H Shivaprasad, DVM

Annie Sigognault Flochlay

Venessa Sims, MEP

Randall Singer, DVM

Gwenllyan Slacum, DVM

Meagan Slater, DVM

Meg Sleeper, VMD

Barrett Slenning, MS, DVM, MPVM

Fauna Smith, DVM

Nicki Smith

Martha Smith-Blackmore, DVM

Karen Snowden, DVM, PhD

Esteban Soto, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVM

Erica Spackman, PhD

Danielle Stanek, DVM

Kendra Stauffer, DVM

Philip Stayer, DVM

Judith Stella, PhD

Christopher Stephens, PhD

Carrington Stephenson, BS

Simone Stoute, DVM, PhD, DACPV

Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD

David Suarez, DVM

Melissa Supernor, CVT, CFE, VTS (SAIM)

Stephen Sutherland, DVM

Jason Sweitzer, BS, RVT, DVM

Nathaniel Tablante, DVM, MPVM, MS, DACPV

Laura Tensa, DVM

Julius Tepper, DVM, CertAqV

Sara Thomasy, DVM, PhD, DACVO

Sharon Tiberio, DVM, CertAqV

Becky Tilley, DVM, DACPV

Emily Tincher, DVM

Wendy Townsend, Dipl. ACVO

Jessica Trichel, DVM

Francene Van Sambeek, DVM

Vicky van Santen, PhD

Tracy Vemulapalli, DVM, MS, DACLAM

Daniel Venne, DVM

Erin Vicari, VMD, DAVDC

Ana Villegas, DVM, MS

Jessica Vogelsang, DVM

Marina Von Keyserlingk, PhD

Gary Vroegindewey, DVM, MSS, DACVPM

Lori Waddell, DVM, DACVECC

Patricia Wakenell, DVM

Juile Walker, DVM, DACVECC

Pamela Walker, MS, ACVIM-LA

Ryan Wallace, DVM

Daniel Walsh, MPS, RVT, VTS (Clin Path)

Doug Waltman, PhD

Thomas Waltzek, MS, PhD, DVM

Tina Yun-Ting Wang, DVM

Vincent Wavreille, DMV, MS, MRCVS, DACVS-SA

Tracy Webb, DVM, PhD

Sara White, DVM, MSc

Tory Whitten, MS

Susan Williams, DVM

Jeff Wilson, PhD, DVM

Patricia Wohlferth-Bethke, DVM

Amelia Woolums, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVM

Brian Wooming, VMD

Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition)

Huisheng Xie, DVM

Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)

Alexandre Zocche, MS

SPEAKERS cont.


“As AVMA is our profession's leading representative and professional advocate, the AVMA convention is so much more than excellent continuing education. It is the greatest opportunity to strive to be a leader in our profession, through networking with current leaders, becoming engaged and seeking your own place in moving our profession forward. The AVMA annual convention is where those opportunities come alive. Join us!”

- Arnold L. Goldman DVM, MPH; AVMA Treasurer-Elect


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